Sports Coaching Graduates | SEN Support

Have you developed resilience and people skills through sport, coaching or youth work?

A primary school in Denton Burn is looking for a proactive 1:1 SEND Support Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil with challenging behaviour. This role would suit graduates who enjoy building positive relationships and helping children succeed.

About the School

The school offers a supportive environment where staff work together to meet the needs of every learner. Inclusion and positive relationships are at the heart of their approach.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 1.
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour development.
• Encouraging participation in classroom activities.
• Creating a positive and consistent daily routine.
• Promoting confidence and engagement.
• Collaborating with teachers and support staff.

Who We're Looking For

• Sports, Coaching or Youth Work graduates.
• Positive role models with strong communication skills.
• Individuals who remain calm under pressure.
• Experience supporting children or young people is advantageous.
• A willingness to learn and adapt.

Why This Role Matters

Your ability to motivate, encourage and build trust can have a significant impact on a child's school experience, helping them engage positively with learning and their peers. Why Join Protocol Education? Protocol Education connects dedicated individuals with fulfilling opportunities in schools and education settings.

Safeguarding

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references, in line with DfE guidance.

Apply today to begin making a difference where it matters most.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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